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Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
Hello all,
Is there any way to safely detail an engine bay without any steamer, tornador, water, too much liquid etc.?
All I have is meguiars APC and tatty towels, mothers brushes and wheel woolies. I have no experience with engine bays, have no idea what is what in there and do not want to risk anything. Just a way to make it look nicer. All I know how to do is check my oil, coolant, washer fluid and that's about it.
1. If I could use APC and towels to just wipe down whatever I can, what ratio would it be used at? 10:1? I use this for tire maintenance and 4:1 for neglected tires.
2. Can I use Aerospace 303 as an engine bay protectant?
TIA
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Re: Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
You're fine with Meguiar's APC at 4:1 or 10:1. Use a spray bottle with water and clean towels to rinse and dry residue of APC. 303 should work fine as protectant.
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Re: Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
Originally Posted by LEDetailing
You're fine with Meguiar's APC at 4:1 or 10:1. Use a spray bottle with water and clean towels to rinse and dry residue of APC. 303 should work fine as protectant.
Awesome, thank you!
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Re: Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
I am not a huge proponent of spraying down modern engine bays with water either. To many electrical connectors and sensors.
I think your strategy is just fine. You could even try just a damp towel to wipe down whatever you can reach. Fortunately, if you are referring to the engine compartment in your Honda Accord, its pretty roomy, so you can reach a good deal of it. And using any plastic protectant that doesnt leave a residue is fine. 303 is a good one.
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Re: Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
Originally Posted by Jaretr1
I am not a huge proponent of spraying down modern engine bays with water either. To many electrical connectors and sensors.
I think your strategy is just fine. You could even try just a damp towel to wipe down whatever you can reach. Fortunately, if you are referring to the engine compartment in your Honda Accord, its pretty roomy, so you can reach a good deal of it. And using any plastic protectant that doesnt leave a residue is fine. 303 is a good one.
Thank you! Well the Accord will be a starting point, but I want to try this on any car I detail
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Re: Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
I knew there was a post like this somewhere. Thank you Mike
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Re: Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
Originally Posted by emmjaygti
I knew there was a post like this somewhere. Thank you Mike
No problemo...
New article on this topic coming out soon...
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Re: Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
No problemo...
New article on this topic coming out soon...
Can't wait Mike. I have 2 weeks to go till I attempt it. Look forward to it
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Re: Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.
Originally Posted by Jaretr1
I am not a huge proponent of spraying down modern engine bays with water either. To many electrical connectors and sensors.
I think your strategy is just fine. You could even try just a damp towel to wipe down whatever you can reach. Fortunately, if you are referring to the engine compartment in your Honda Accord, its pretty roomy, so you can reach a good deal of it. And using any plastic protectant that doesnt leave a residue is fine. 303 is a good one.
Been power washing modern engines for years and it's never been an issue. Modern engines have sealed spark plugs.
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